Deputy Headteacher - Inclusion
University Collegiate School, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL3 5AG8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
29 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £64,691 - £75,049 (Leadership L10-16)
What skills and experience we're looking for
About You: Our Ideal Candidate
You will be an exceptional educational leader with a deep commitment to inclusion and a proven track record of driving positive change. You are:
- Passionate about ensuring all pupils, regardless of background or ability, achieve their full potential.
- Experienced in leading SEND, behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding strategies within a secondary school or multi-phase setting.
- Knowledgeable about the SEND Code of Practice, trauma-informed approaches, and alternative provision.
- Skilled at building trusting relationships with pupils, families, staff, and external partners.
- A confident communicator and collaborative leader who inspires teams and fosters a culture of professionalism and respect.
- Data literate, able to analyse pupil progress and impact to inform targeted interventions that close gaps.
- Committed to the values of professionalism, compassion, responsibility, respect, loyalty, and kindness.
- Digitally confident with a growth mindset and a drive for continuous professional development.
- Ready to embrace the challenge of working within a forward-thinking Trust that values innovation and community partnership.
Please email your application to apply@quest-trust.org.uk.
Visits to the school:We warmly welcome visits. Please contact Mr. Ian Barry (Headteacher) i.barry@quest-trust.org.uk/ 07464381152 / 01204 928700 arrange a visit and learn more about this exciting opportunity.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
- Wellness Day - An additional day leave for you to spend time on your own wellness. A day to rest and recuperate, bringing your best selves back to work
- Family Friendly Policies
- Comprehensive CPD opportunities
- Pension scheme
- The opportunity to lead within a supportive and ambitious Trust committed to your professional growth
- A culture that values wellbeing, collaboration, and shared success
- Access to ongoing leadership development and coaching opportunities
- The satisfaction of making a tangible difference to pupils’ lives and futures
- See employee benefits brochure for further details
Further information about the job
About the Role: Deputy Headteacher – Inclusion
As Deputy Headteacher (non-class based) – Inclusion, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving our inclusive education. You will:
- Lead the development and delivery of inclusive strategies ensuring all pupils, including those with SEND and vulnerabilities, have equitable access to learning and thrive.
- Champion a culture of high expectations and positive behaviour that aligns with our Trust’s values.
- Oversee attendance initiatives, behaviour policies, and safeguarding practises, ensuring a safe, supportive environment for all.
- Collaborate closely with parents, carers, multi-agency professionals, and school teams to provide tailored support and interventions.
- Act as a visible, approachable leader, fostering staff development through coaching, mentoring, and professional learning focused on inclusive teaching and adaptive practice.
- Support the Headteacher in operational leadership and deputise when required, contributing to Trust-wide initiatives and representing the school and QUEST externally.
- Lead on safeguarding as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the highest standards of pupil welfare and protection.
This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people by embedding inclusive practises that unlock potential and promote wellbeing.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About University Collegiate School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 604 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- University Collegiate School website
- Email address
- apply@quest-trust.org.uk
Join the University Collegiate School – Shape the Future of Education!
Are you a passionate and visionary curriculum leader ready to make a lasting impact? UCS invites you to become a key part of our vibrant family, leading curriculum development and embedding the unique UTC ethos across all key stages at University Collegiate School (UCS), Bolton. This is a rare opportunity to inspire young people from ages 11 to 19 within a Trust that values character, community, and academic excellence.
Arranging a visit to University Collegiate School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email apply@quest-trust.org.uk.
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